Let's pray for some sunshine, people!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Rain, Rain, Go Away
My plea for the weekend. It's time for Cornerstone's fall retreat, and I was so excited to camp out this year in my new eno hammock. But, considering the 70% chance of precipitation (not just rain though, the little pictures are of the lightning bolts and dark clouds) I'd say we have a minor setback.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Armor
Hard to believe how long it's been. I had no idea that being back at school would be so busy this year, but here I am finally to post, and putting off another assignment that I'll most likely finish just before class tomorrow.
Speaking of class, there is one in particular that has cause me much grief already. And we're only just beginning.
Philosophy.
It should come as no surprise that philosophy class taken at such a liberal school would be taught by an atheist, but the hostility of it is like a slap in the face. It's a constant battle and argument between believers and nonbelievers, about the existence of God on every level you can imagine. Already, I've seen my fair share of doubt and depression from the questions raised about why people choose to believe. Not only am I struggling with the curriculum, but the way people talk about things is equally hard to hear. Some can be so ignorant and hostile when talking about religious matters, and most often, it comes from the nonreligious. It's as though the course material, which I already have problems with, is taught by a bunch of hateful, angry people who want nothing more than to see my demise as I turn from God.
...Newsflash: that's not in my future.
Needless to say, every class, discussion, and message created online has made me aware of just how important it is to put on God's armor. I leave class feeling beat up, as if I have been attacked. No surprises there, I am. This classroom is like a battlefield, an arena for spiritual warfare. Fortunately, I have found myself learning what it means to be in daily dependence on Jesus and find the power of His name.
Speaking of class, there is one in particular that has cause me much grief already. And we're only just beginning.
Philosophy.
It should come as no surprise that philosophy class taken at such a liberal school would be taught by an atheist, but the hostility of it is like a slap in the face. It's a constant battle and argument between believers and nonbelievers, about the existence of God on every level you can imagine. Already, I've seen my fair share of doubt and depression from the questions raised about why people choose to believe. Not only am I struggling with the curriculum, but the way people talk about things is equally hard to hear. Some can be so ignorant and hostile when talking about religious matters, and most often, it comes from the nonreligious. It's as though the course material, which I already have problems with, is taught by a bunch of hateful, angry people who want nothing more than to see my demise as I turn from God.
...Newsflash: that's not in my future.
Needless to say, every class, discussion, and message created online has made me aware of just how important it is to put on God's armor. I leave class feeling beat up, as if I have been attacked. No surprises there, I am. This classroom is like a battlefield, an arena for spiritual warfare. Fortunately, I have found myself learning what it means to be in daily dependence on Jesus and find the power of His name.
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
Ephesians 6:10-13
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